Jeffrey didn't leave either, but sat on the sofa in Eric's office and had lunch while discussing some issues with Eric.
"Eric, except for "Dark War", the cost of all our films now does not exceed 25 million. Is it too much for you to give Robert Shea a budget of 50 million for two films?"
Hearing this question, Eric's face became tense, he took a few mouthfuls of lunch in the bento box, pushed it aside, took out a tissue and wiped his mouth and said, "I don't want to, but I want Robert to do his best. I have to give the other party some benefits first. It’s only 50 million, and although I said that I will give him full responsibility, if the movie Robert chooses is not good, I will definitely not sign the project proposal.”
Jeffrey didn't have the slightest doubt about Eric's vision in movies, and he was relieved when he heard Eric say this: "However, Eric, Robert's too much power will definitely not be a good thing. "
"It's nothing to worry about," Eric signed one document, quickly changed to the next one, and said while browsing carefully: "When we finish integrating the resources of the new line, we will completely integrate the new line with fireflies." As one, the rest is much simpler."
Jeffrey's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, this little guy, you have a bad heart, and now you are thinking about driving Robert Shea away. However, Eric does have this strength. After all, Robert Shea only has 15% of the shares, and Eric has an absolute controlling stake. If he wants to remove Robert Shea from his position, he doesn't even need to go through any meeting to discuss it. Just issue a document directly.
"Do you think I'm killing a donkey?" Eric smiled, looked up at Jeffrey and asked.
Jeffrey smiled awkwardly, but still generously admitted: "It does feel a little bit like this."
"You know. Jeffrey, I'm not the kind of person who is ungrateful. If Robert can stick to his duty and do things well within his ability, I will definitely not make such a big deal. It’s a pity that his heart is too big, and you must have noticed that he brought so many people here today. It’s a kind of demonstration, and he wants to tell us that he is very important to Firefly.”
"I suddenly have a worry." Jeffrey heard Eric say this, and said: "Look, those people today are all Robert's direct descendants. If you drive him away in the future, will these people leave with him?"
Eric shook his head. He said with a relaxed face: "Do you think that if Firefly develops, those people under him will give up the annual salary and dividends of tens of millions a year, and leave with him to start a new business? Or, is there another Several giant film companies have so many vacancies, can they be recruited together? These are unlikely, Robert left, I just find another CEO to take over the already perfected distribution channels."
"But… "
Eric interrupted Jeffrey. Then he said patiently: "Jeffrey, actually you don't have to worry so much. I said that I might drive Robert away, but it's not necessarily true. Maybe after a year or two, he will realize his strengths and stop intervening. I don’t have to do this kind of thing if I concentrate on distribution, and Robert’s talent in distribution is unquestionable.”
"I understand," Jeffrey nodded helplessly, and began to eat with his head down.
There were a few knocks on the door, and before permission was obtained, the office door was pushed open, and Drew, wearing a T-shirt and hot pants, flew in, threw himself on Eric, laughed and laughed, and leaned over to Eric Asking about what happened last night.
Allen, who was standing at the door, patiently watched the girl and Eric with a smile, until Eric turned his attention to himself and said: "Eric, the luggage and the car are all ready, so as not to encounter trouble on the road." In special circumstances such as traffic jams, I think it is best for us to start now."
"Then let's go," Eric tore off the little girl who was leaning on his knees: "I'm not here for a few days, be obedient, if you have something to do, you can ask Jeffrey for help, don't mess around."
"Cut, I'm not a child." The girl scratched Eric dissatisfiedly, and said softly, "Eric, I also want to go to Venice."
"Forget it, you won't be able to bear it," Eric rubbed the girl's hairy head. Recently, the little girl cut a cute bun for some reason, and Eric couldn't help it. Live a few more times: "The flight from Los Angeles to Venice takes seventeen hours for a one-way trip, and there is a need to transfer in the middle."
Drew really couldn't bear it, let her do nothing on the plane for seventeen hours, it is estimated that Xiao Nizi would not be able to bear to take apart something, so she didn't mention it again, walked out holding Eric's arm and said: "Ai Rui Ke, let's buy a private jet, so we won't be bored even if we fly for a long time."
"It's not the time yet," Eric shook his head: "Wait another year or two."
"Well," Drew nodded, and a group of people came downstairs, and Xiao Nizi got into the commercial vehicle first: "I'll take you to the airport."
"Eric, I won't go, I still have some things to do later," Jeffrey patted Eric on the shoulder: "Bon voyage."
"Goodbye, Jeffrey," Eric beckoned to Jeffrey, and sat in. Alan in front sat in the co-pilot, and he told the driver to drive when he saw Eric and Drew sitting in the back.
He was going to Venice with Eric, and he had to find an interpreter, since Venice speaks Italian. But it is a coincidence that Alan's mother happens to be Italian. Alan grew up in both English and Italian since he was a child. There is no problem in speaking Italian, so he saves the trouble of finding a translator. .
Fortunately, it only took one hour and ten minutes to drive from Burbank to Los Angeles International Airport. When we arrived, there was still half an hour before the boarding time. Eric and Allen could check in relatively calmly. formalities.
"Alan, what are you looking through?" While waiting to board the plane, Eric asked curiously when he saw Alan checking his backpack carefully.
"Book, I brought a collection of Stephen King's novels, and I plan to read it on the plane, Eric, have you brought it?"
Eric spread his hands, he often took long-distance trains in his previous life, but the environment on the train was not suitable for reading, and he had never been on a long-term plane, so he didn't think of this one. Moreover, Xiao Nizi helped pack his luggage yesterday, and with a girl's character, it is even more impossible to remember.
"There are still a few minutes, maybe you can buy a copy, there is a supermarket outside the hall," Allen offered.
"I'll go, Eric, you wait here, if I don't have time to come back, you can just board the plane."
Eric was about to say no trouble, but Xiao Nizi had already flown out.
Drew just ran out of the lobby of the waiting room when Eric and Alan heard the sound of the radio notifying them to board the plane, and they looked at each other.
"Let's go, line up first, maybe we can catch up," Eric said, and Alan didn't refute, and the two walked towards the boarding gate with their luggage.
Ten minutes later, only Eric and Allen were left at the boarding gate. The other passengers had already gone in, and the staff next to them also began to remind the two people to go in. Eric took a last look behind him, and one rushed The shadow of the girl ran towards the two of them, and the girl directly stuffed a thick hardcover book into Eric's hands. Without saying anything, she bent down panting and waved for the two of them to go in directly.
Eric knew that he didn't need to be polite to Xiao Nizi, so he stuffed the book into the satchel and said goodbye, then pulled the luggage into the boarding gate.
The huge Boeing airliner roared off the ground, and it took a while to stabilize.
In the first class, Eric unbuckled his seat belt, and Alan beside him also took out a schedule and introduced it to Eric.
"After a connecting flight in London, we will arrive in Venice on September 2nd at 3:00 pm local time. Mr. Demi and Miss Madsen said they will pick us up at Marco Polo Airport. We will have a meeting with director John Landis in the evening. On the 3rd Without any activities, you can take a day off to beat the jet lag. On the fourth film festival opening red carpet, the organizing committee invites you to the after party. Our air tickets on the afternoon of the fifth, and return to Los Angeles at 5 am Eastern time on the sixth. Ai Rick, is there anything else I need to note?"
After listening patiently, Eric shook his head: "No, that's it."
If possible, he did not intend to come to the Venice Film Festival. Although he originally planned to do so, as the schedule became tighter and tighter, he also had the idea of not coming. However, after the Venice Film Festival learned that he might appear, it took the initiative to send him an official invitation, hoping that he could participate in the opening ceremony.
When "Small Island Cry" originally had no coveted awards, it was okay for Eric to postpone it, but with the publicity strategy proposed by Michael Eisner, "Small Island Cry" also had the hope of winning the award , in this case, it is not easy for Eric to refuse. Because the invitation was personally signed by Andrei Demirnov, the chairman of the jury for this session, and he was very sincere. If Eric doesn't give the other party this face, it will directly plant a bad influence in the other party's heart. Compared with the thousands of Oscar judges, the Venice Film Festival has only nine judges, and everyone sits together to discuss and discuss. Just divide the awards.
Therefore, in order to avoid the tragedy of "Small Island Cry" returning empty-handed due to his personal factors, Eric could only cheer up and run.
Sighing helplessly, Eric stopped thinking about these troublesome things, and casually took out the book Xiao Nizi bought for him from his backpack.
After looking at it, I couldn't help laughing.
"Walden".
What kind of book did this girl buy? Who can read prose on the plane
Forget it, use it as hypnosis.
Eric unwrapped the plastic film wrapped around the book, thinking so. (To be continued..)